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$10,000 mic vs $100 mic (#64)

$100 mic vs $1,000 mic vs $10,000 microphone on vocals and in a mixed trap production. This comparison demonstrates the differences between recording a vocal through different priced mics. This shootout also tests the 3 microphones thru an analog preamp EQ and Compression. Do you think the price is justified by the increase in quality? What is the best mic? Listen to the shootout and decide for yourself! You can record vocals without a booth if you have enough acoustic treatment to cover most of the hard surfaces of your recording room. $100 Mic: MXL 990 $1000 Mic: Neumann TLM49 $10000 Mic: Sony C800g Gear used Universal Audio Apollo 8 Audio Interface Vintech Audio x73 preamp & EQ Tubetech cl1b compressor

English
  • Originally Aired April 30, 2018
  • Runtime 10 minutes
  • Created July 12, 2023 by
    annomatik
  • Modified July 12, 2023 by
    annomatik